Date of Last Revision
2023-05-02 14:16:50
Major
Mechanical Engineering - Cooperative Education
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2015
Research Sponsor
Dr. Richard Gross
First Reader
Dr. Scott Sawyer
Second Reader
Dr. S. Graham Kelly
Recommended Citation
Payne, Eric T., "Design of an SAE Baja Racing Off-Road Vehicle Powertrain" (2015). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 30.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/30
Included in
Applied Mechanics Commons, Computer-Aided Engineering and Design Commons, Heat Transfer, Combustion Commons, Manufacturing Commons, Other Mechanical Engineering Commons
Comments
This report will present a thorough look at the design, analysis, construction and testing of the powertrain for the 2015 Zips Baja Race team at the University of Akron. The team saw great performance this year in hill climb and suspension events, placing 7th in suspension and 13th in hill climb at the 2015 Auburn, AL competition. This performance, coupled with feedback from the drivers during the endurance race, ensures that Akron Zips Baja has developed one of the best performing cars on the track. The main goals for this year's transmission design were the following: